The Mohegan Tribal Government
The Mohegan Tribe is a sovereign, federally recognized Indian nation. Its reservation is located on the Thames River near Uncasville, Connecticut. The Mohegan Nation exercises full civil jurisdiction and concurrent criminal jurisdiction over its lands.
The Tribe is governed by a Tribal Constitution, which empowers a nine-member Tribal Council to serve as both the legislative and executive branch, and a seven-member Council of Elders which is responsible for judicial oversight and cultural integrity. The Chairman of the Tribal Council, currently Kevin Brown “Red Eagle,” serves as Chief Executive of the Tribe. The Tribal Council and Council of Elders serve four year, staggered terms. A Tribal Court system exists to adjudicate constitutional as well as civil issues.
Other Tribal leaders include Chief Lynn “Mutáwi Mutáhash” (Many Hearts) Malerba, Medicine Woman and Tribal Historian Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel, Pipe Carriers Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum and Christopher Harris “Painted Turtle,” Firekeeper Jay Ihloff “Two Trees,” and Lodgekeeper Charlie Strickland “Two Bears.”
The Tribal Government has numerous administrative departments, including Cultural and Community Programs, Education, Library and Archives, Gaming Commission, Health and Human Services, Housing Authority, Public Safety, Utility Authority, Land Preservation and Planning and Environmental Protection.
Current enrollment of the Tribe stands at approximately 2,100 individuals, most of whom reside in Connecticut near ancestral Tribal lands.
Tribal Government 2017 Page 1 of 2 Current Tribal Council Members:
Kevin Brown "Red Eagle," Chairman James Gessner Jr., Vice Chairman Cheryl A. Todd, Recording Secretary Kathy Regan-Pyne, Corresponding Secretary Thayne D. Hutchins Jr., Treasurer Mark F. Brown, Ambassador William Quidgeon, Jr., Councilor Joseph William Smith, Councilor Sarah E. Harris, Councilor
Current Council of Elders Members:
Laurence J. Roberge, Chairman and Justice Charlie Strickland, "Two Bears", Vice Chairman and Justice Beth (Elizabeth) Regan, “Morning Deer", Secretary and Justice Marie Pineault, Treasurer and Justice of the Peace Sharon Maynard, "Accomac", Elder and Justice Bill Gucfa, Elder and Justice Christopher Harris, “Painted Turtle,” Elder and Justice
Tribal Government 2017 Page 2 of 2